A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2656935 Details
Epoch: 123 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 2658325 epoch_slot_no: 1525 block_no: 2656810 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3032 time: 2019-06-01 06:13:11 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x2e6bdc4148ce3c4fd1d0e32e9609f5ff7382bb8ffa2b38adab21b05448add280Block Operator
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